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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lesson does Lewis learn the day his eye is blackened?
(a) Be sure of your target and of what is beyond it.
(b) Boys do not cry in front of grown men.
(c) Always watch where you step.
(d) Watch your front and trust that others will have your back.

2. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1954?
(a) Port Everglades in Saluda, Virginia
(b) The Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego.
(c) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
(d) Norfolk Naval Base in Portsmouth, Virginia.

3. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?
(a) Jimmy Stewart.
(b) Frank Sinatra
(c) Dean Martin.
(d) Clark Gable.

4. Which friend from the states does Lewis encounter at the officer's club bar in Vietnam?
(a) Paul Barents.
(b) Phil Leslie.
(c) John Zier.
(d) Ken Shelleman.

5. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?
(a) The enemy found their position.
(b) He feels he should have been tougher on his men.
(c) His platoon had killed retreating enemy soldiers.
(d) He lost a good soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?

2. In Chapter 1, from what conflict or war had Lewis's father just returned?

3. What is the name of Lewis's twin sister?

4. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?

5. Why is Lewis's locker raided in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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